How Farming Has Changed The Land Flashcards

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How has farming changed the land

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Forests cleaned and marshes drained
Hedges and stone walls were built to make fields
Hedges were reduced by 30% so the farmer could make enough product for our growing population

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Farming

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Farming or agriculture is a way people produce food raising animals and growing crops

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Types of farming

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Pastoral (animals) 
Arable (crops)
Mixed (animals + crops)
Cattle (cows)
Hill sheep (sheep)
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Mixed

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Climate not extreme and good quality soil

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Arable

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Large flat land. Sunny summers and rain

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Cattle

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Well drained land. Flat/generally sloped. Good quality grads

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Hill sheep

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Any

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